Crime Rate in Fletton and Woodston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fletton and Woodston

The total recorded crimes in Fletton and Woodston, Peterborough, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fletton and Woodston crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fletton and Woodston, encompassing approximately 20,136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (57.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Fletton and Woodston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Elm Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Cubitt Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Fletton and Woodston?

To understand the safety of Fletton and Woodston, we need to analyze Fletton and Woodston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Peterborough:

    • In 2024, Fletton and Woodston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Peterborough average, with 1015 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fletton and Woodston recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

    • In 2023, Fletton and Woodston had fewer crimes than the Peterborough average, with 1,017 crimes compared to 1,209. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fletton and Woodston witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Peterborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Peterborough, Fletton and Woodston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Fletton and Woodston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fletton and Woodston has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Peterborough, UK

In 2024, the total Fletton and Woodston crimes were 1,015. The crime rate of Fletton and Woodston in 2024 was 50.41 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Peterborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fletton and Woodston were around 1,017 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.51 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Peterborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fletton and Woodston)CrimesRank (Fletton and Woodston)CrimesRank (Fletton and Woodston)
Central451 16,181 15,144 1
East207 32,460 22,016 2
Ravensthorpe215 22,059 31,918 3
Paston and Walton143 61,908 41,717 4
Bretton193 41,315 81,510 6
North144 51,849 51,671 5
Orton Longueville103 121,372 61,258 7
Park120 81,354 71,214 8
Stanground South120 71,183 9905 14
Dogsthorpe96 141,182 101,173 9
Hampton Vale108 101,117 13739 15
Orton Waterville91 151,125 111,007 11
Hargate and Hempsted104 111,093 14928 13
Fletton and Stanground102 131,118 12988 12
Eye, Thorney and Newborough55 18788 16725 16
Werrington76 16700 17708 17
Gunthorpe63 17651 18682 18
West49 19588 19540 19
Glinton and Castor25 20390 20372 20
Wittering22 21179 21213 21
Barnack13 22145 22149 22

Fletton and Woodston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202533
March 202522
February 202535
January 202531
December 202425
November 202419
October 202419
September 202436
August 202427
July 202434
June 202444
May 202430

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202514
February 202513
January 20258
December 202416
November 202418
October 202427
September 202415
August 202427
July 202412
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202511
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Fletton and Woodston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fletton and Woodston postcode area is presented below.

1. Elm Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Cubitt Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Orchard Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Squires (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grove Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tower Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leyland Grove (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Gordon Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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